Adequate supply of agricultural products ensured, says ministry – Saudi Gazette

Adequate supply of agricultural products ensured, says ministry – Saudi Gazette

Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH -- Dr. Abdullah Aba Al-Khail, spokesperson of the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture, has said that many agricultural companies in the private sector have completed the procedures and obtained travel permits to ensure continued supply of agricultural products.. Aba Al-Khail stated that the ministry was in touch with farmers throughout the Kingdom on a regular basis to ensure they have adequate supply of products, and to know their future plans according to the agricultural seasons, with emphasizing their vital and important role in contributing to food security. ". Dr. Aba Al-Khail stressed that vegetable and animal quarantine facilities continue their work in clearing the agricultural and animal products imported into the Kingdom through 28 land, sea and air entry points, and the total quantity of fresh agricultural products that are allowed in since the beginning of April exceeded 183,000 ton, in addition to importing nearly 100,000 heads of cattle from five countries.. The ministry appreciated the efforts of local egg producers and their willingness to raise production capacity by 24 percent during the coming period, and these steps contributed to the stability of the market..